$2,400
New Longines 40mm Master Collection 190th Anniversary, Silver Dial, Black Leather Strap, Ref. L2.793.4.73.2
To mark its 190th anniversary, Longines is presenting a series of exclusive timepieces from The Longines Master Collection, which stand out for their meticulous workmanship and the special care lavished on every detail. The sandblasted silver dial is distinguished by its unique finish and delicately engraved Arabic numerals. Elegant blued steel hands mark the passing hours, minutes and seconds, highlighting the dial’s refined purity. The 40mm diameter stainless steel case houses an exclusive in house Longines movement with a silicon balance spring. All the painstaking craftsmanship of this caliber can be admired through the transparent back, which features a commemorative engraving. A soft, anthracite grey leather strap completes the style of this high-end piece.
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| Band Material | Leather |
|---|---|
| Band Color | Black |
| Band Type | Strap |
| Bezel | Smooth |
| Box and Papers | Box and Papers |
| Brand | Longines |
| Caliber | L888 |
| Case Material | Stainless Steel |
| Case Size | 40mm |
| Caseback | Exhibition |
| Crystal Material | Sapphire |
| Dial Color | Silver |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Size | 40mm – 42mm |
| Warranty | Factory Warranty |
| Item ID | 0005672 |
|---|---|
| Model # | L2.793.4.73.2 |
| Model Name | Master Collection |
| Serial Number | 54702776 |
Because its trademark winged hourglass is the watch world’s oldest trademark, a person could understandably believe that Longines is the oldest watch company, although that is not the case. Formed in 1832 as a small workshop that assembled watches, it was not until later that the company grew into the brand we know as Longines. In 1867, Longines built a factory on a site that would give the company its name, a site known locally as “Les Longines,” (the long-meadows.) Longines blossomed in the meadows and by 1929, had won an amazing ten Grand Prix awards. A Grand Prix was a competition between watchmakers where they presented watches of high degree of accuracy and complication. When these exhibitions ceased, Longines had won more than any other watch company. Longines had a long association with aviators, including Charles Lindberg that was largely based on an innovative watch that used a calibrated bezel to calculate longitude in flight. But their remarkable aviation success was surpassed when in 1936, they developed what many believe to be one of the finest chronograph movements ever designed, the caliber 13ZN. The SWATCH group gave life to the company when quartz movements replaced the more expensive mechanical movements. Today, Longines continues as a brand known for producing affordable and well-crafted timepieces in keeping with its long tradition. Its heritage in aviation and exploration on the land and sea is celebrated with the reintroduction of the Longines celebrated historical models.
